| Identifying candidates for deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease: the role of the primary care physician. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17489644 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve symptoms in well-selected patients with Parkinson's disease. Primary care physicians must take into account many important issues when considering referral for DBS. The Florida Surgical Questionnaire for PD (FLASQ-PD), a 5-section screening tool that can help primary care providers identify appropriate DBS candidates, can be filled out and scored by a general practitioner, advanced clinical nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or trained nurse. Potential candidates who score well on this questionnaire can be referred for presurgical multidisciplinary evaluation at an experienced DBS implanting center. |
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Authors:
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Michael S Okun; Hubert H Fernandez; Ramon L Rodriguez; Kelly D Foote |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Geriatrics Volume: 62 ISSN: 1936-5764 ISO Abbreviation: Geriatrics Publication Date: 2007 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-10 Completed Date: 2007-06-22 Revised Date: 2008-03-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985102R Medline TA: Geriatrics Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 18-24 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, University of Florida Movement Disorders Center, McKnight Brain Institute, Gainesville, USA. |
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Deep Brain Stimulation*
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contraindications Humans Parkinson Disease / therapy* Patient Selection* Physician's Role* Physicians, Family* Questionnaires |
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